May weather forecastRibeira da Barca, Cape Verde
May
Weather in May
The month of May in Ribeira da Barca brings with it a noteworthy shift in weather conditions. Average temperatures climb, providing the classic warmth of Cape Verde. Rainfall remains at the lower end of the scale, and the humidity begins to rise, enhancing the tropical ambiance. The wind speed drops further, and bright sunshine dominates most of the days. The rain gauge marks only 1mm (0.04") for this month, positioning May alongside the other dry months of the year.Temperature
Ribeira da Barca marks the onset of May with an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.8°C (76.6°F), a subtle shift from April's 24.1°C (75.4°F). May in Ribeira da Barca sees a slight dip to an average low temperature of 22.2°C (72°F) from the daytime highs.Humidity
In Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
January, March and May are months with the least rain in Ribeira da Barca when the rain falls for 1.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Ribeira da Barca is 12h and 50min.On the first day of May in Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 19:01 -01.
Sunshine
With an average of 9.9h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.UV index
January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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Average temperature in May
Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde
- Average high temperature in May: 24.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (28.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (23.7°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 22.2°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are September and October (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (20.9°C).
Average pressure in May
Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde
- Average pressure in May: 1014.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.5mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde
- Average wind speed in May: 22.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (25.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14km/h).
Average humidity in May
Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (69%).
Average rainfall in May
Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde
- Average rainfall in May: 1mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (50mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March and May (1mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde
- Average rainfall days in May: 1.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.7 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde
- Average daylight in May: 12h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde
- Average sunshine days in May: 29.3 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and May (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are August, September, October and November (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in May
Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde
- Average cloud cover in May: 13
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in May
Ribeira da Barca, Cape Verde
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
